Category: Concerts
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Entertainmment, Creativity and Community: A Secret Dreams Preview
As time ticks by, we draw closer to the event that altered my course for the better. A little more than a week away, unless you’re pre-partying, Secret Dreams is set to engage its third iteration. This year’s edition is set to improve on the past episodes in every single capacity. Awesome venue? Legend Valley,…
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Electric Forest Approaches: Magic, Music, and More…
Electric Forest is nearly upon us, only two weeks away. Is it too late for a preview? Nah, brah. It’s the perfect time to share what I’m looking forward to experiencing with this year’s iteration. Top-notch music and presentations upon incredible stage designs. Art displays and artistry guaranteed to impress and inspire my mind. Vendors…
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Summer Camp’s Evolution: The Meaning of Solshine Reverie (Part 2)
*Continued from part 1. Illumination Woods was my absolute vibe all weekend long. Everyone who performed this stage was a musical maestro presenting originality in forms I’m happy I discovered. Here’s a fun fact from Al Schierer, 20twenty was the twentieth artist to appear on the Illumination Woods stage. Me and the homies are hanging…
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Summer Camp’s Evolution: The Meaning of Solshine Reverie (Part 1)
This past weekend, I made my way to the memorable grounds of Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, IL. This has long been the home of Summer Camp Music Festival, since its inaugural two-day event in 2001. Fast-forward to 2024, and Summer Camp is going through something of a rebranding. Now, it’s Summer Camp Presents: Solshine…
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Solar Tide Celebration: Effects Not Limited to the Earth and Moon
It’s never too late to reflect on a lively and lovely affair; a little over two weeks ago, I attended Solar Tide, a two-day event held at the Patio Theater in Chicago, IL on May 10+11. I had an excellent feeling about this occasion, and largely because of my previous experience at Lunar Tide Music…
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‘Bend to the Light’ of the ‘Endless, Dawn’; Rinzen // Sultan & Shepard
After interviewing electronic producer and DJ Rinzen at the end of February and reviewing his latest album, Bend to the Light, at the end of March, I affixed my sights on experiencing his music firsthand. On April 20, I set out to the Concord Music Hall to bear witness to his performance as part of…
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Discourse on Gravity with Shlump and Company @ Bass Station
Shlump knows how to thump. By way of scintillating dub and wicked wub coded in otherworldly frequencies, his beats transport the willing through musical galaxies of tuneful construction. As a matter of fact, that’s how he greeted his audience preparing for liftoff at Bass Station on April 13th as part of his ‘Zero Gravity’ tour.…
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HR Shovenstuff and the Battle of the Bands//DJs Throwing Hands
A good old-fashioned battle of the bands provides an excellent opportunity to discover new music, personalities, and talent. What’s at stake, in this instance? The chance to secure a spot performing at this year’s Solshine Reverie, presented by Summer Camp. The arena for this showcase? The Point, a comfortably slick little music venue in Chicago’s…
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One Last Dance with Minnesota, @ the Chop Shop
When Frisky recommends music, I listen. He knows his stuff. This past Friday, March 22, as I put the finishing touches on an interview I’d been working on for the better part of the week, a text arrived from my guy, Ty. Minnesota at the Chop Shop, was I in? Heck yes, buddy. Apparently, it’s…
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Andy Frasco & The U.N. at the Metro
“Brothers and sisters, lend me your ears. Let me tell you about a performer that can bring you to tears. His name is Andy Frasco, and he rolls with the U.N. A group of top-notch musicians, talented to no end. Camaraderie aplenty, erstwhile friends. Good times oncoming, I happily give them a full send.” On…
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Claude VonStroke Reflections from LaLa Land
It’s enthralling, the emotions that evoke when fantasy and reality intersect. As spectator and supporter, we form an image of an artist’s identity from performances, songs, and sound bites. When face to face, excitement settling for a few moments, one gazes at the energy alight in a person’s eyes. Barclay Crenshaw’s read bright and warm.…
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Exxxcision’s Exxxcellent Nexxxus Christmas Event
“I slept in today, because that’s certainly my way. No need for a checklist, I execute my plan. All I need is a ticket in hand, and I’m off to see the elder of Lost Lands.” Mr. Monger is coming to town, and I’d like to wake up early for Excision. As it turns out,…
